Virgil van Dijk, defender - Liverpool FC
Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football since joining Liverpool FC in January 2018 and is now club captain.
The powerful Netherlands international, who combines a graceful reading of the game with a dominant physical skillset, has helped the Reds lift a host of the biggest trophies available to date.
He played every single minute of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign as Liverpool gloriously and emphatically ended their wait for the title with a club-record 99 points.
A constantly imposing presence in the back line, Van Dijk also weighed in with five goals, including a vital double against Brighton & Hove Albion and the opener past Manchester United at Anfield.
The historic season also saw the UEFA Super Cup an...
Date of birth
8 July 1991
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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NewsJoe Gomez on Virgil van Dijk captaincy: 'The way he does it speaks for itself'. Joe Gomez has detailed his respect for the way Virgil van Dijk has taken on the responsibility of captaining Liverpool over the course of his first season with the armband.
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NewsVote now: Six Liverpool players up for Premier League Fan Team of the Season. Six Liverpool players have been nominated for the Premier League’s inaugural Fan Team of the Season vote.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: It's going to be emotional - and let's make it special. Virgil van Dijk described his emotions ahead of the ‘poignant’ occasion he expects when Liverpool host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.
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NewsEuro 2024: Liverpool trio named in provisional Netherlands squad. Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk have been named in the Netherlands’ provisional Euro 2024 squad.
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NewsJürgen Klopp receives double award for long-standing community work. Jürgen Klopp has received two awards in recognition of his long-standing support for Liverpool FC’s work in the community and with its disabled supporters.